Freemont: the First 'Chrysler' Fiat - VIDEO ENHANCED

Fiat Fremont

• Freemont to be built on the base of the Dodge Journey

• To be produced in the Toluca Mexico plant

Fiat Fremont

AUBURN HILLS, MI - April 29, 2011: Freemont combines flexibility and
practicality with its own distinctive and original style. The dimensions
(length 489 cm, width 188 cm and height 172 cm) guarantee outstanding
interior roominess, also aided by the best wheelbase in its category (289
cm).

The Fiat Freemont guarantees maximum roominess, comfort and versatility
thanks to its 7 standard seats with a genuine third row of roomy seats that
is easily accessible because the doors open to 90° and a simple and easily
operated seat slide system. The seats of the third row may be folded down
with one simple movement to disappear completely below the floor and create
a regular load platform. The seats of the second row are fitted higher than
those at the front while the third row is raised in relation to the second
allowing all occupants maximum visibility. The second row can also be
fitted with the innovative child booster system: booster seats are used to
make sure that children on board are sitting correctly, optimising the
seatbelt geometry as well as guaranteeing greater protection, practicality
and comfort. On-board comfort is also assured by a high driving position,
new roomy and ergonomic seats, a host of storage compartments, a generous
luggage area with two compartments and a flat load platform for an overall
capacity of up to 1461 litres.

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The storage compartments guarantee passengers a total of approximately
140 litres of additional capacity, (comparable to the luggage capacity of a
city-car). The front armrest, for example, is very deep and guarantees
maximum capacity, also containing a USB port (which may be used for an
iPod®) and a 12 volt PowerPoint. This makes it possible to listen to music
or recharge portable devices while ensuring they are concealed when you get
out of the car. The passenger seats contain a convenient and easily
accessible compartment under the cushion while the floor in the second row
contains two compartments under the mats.

The Fiat Freemont's very individual design includes muscular, decisive
lines that are expressed in a front end with brand new bumpers in a softer
shape and grille with the Fiat logo. The rear end has been redesigned with
the adoption of a new bumper and LED tail lights. The all-new passenger
compartment features an up-to-date design more in keeping with the needs of
European consumers, and soft touch materials. Features include a
wrap-around dashboard with chrome elements, a brand-new instrument panel, a
striking central console and an innovative infotainment system with a large
colour touchscreen. Many vehicle functions can be controlled with a light
touch on the touchscreen, including temperature settings for the three
climate-controlled areas and audio system adjustment.

Fiat Fremont

To simplify the selection and purchase process, only two trim levels
will be provided that are aimed at different customer types. The equipment
level for both trim levels is extremely comprehensive and all the main
content items comply with the 'Fiat fair price' strategy. Both trim levels
will offer 7 seats, 17" alloys, triple-zone automatic climate control
system, keyless entry system, cruise control, advanced trip computer, tyre
pressure monitoring system (TPMS), fog lights and touchscreen radio with
colour screen and controls on the steering wheel. The more metropolitan
version will include touchscreen radio with 8.4" screen, SD card and DVD
reader, Bluetooth system, rear parking sensors, folding door mirrors,
automatic headlight activation, tinted rear windows and roof bars.The
Freemont will have front wheel drive with turbo diesel power units (140 HP
or 170 HP 2.0 MultiJet) combined with a manual gearbox. Later, the vehicle
will also be available in 4x4 versions with 170 HP 2.0 MultiJet and 276 HP
3.6 petrol V6 engines, both with automatic gearboxes. With the exception of
the powerful 3.6 litre unit from the Chrysler Group Pentastar family and
its automatic gearbox, all power units are produced and developed by FPT -
Fiat PowerTrain.

The vehicle's dynamic performances have also been improved with the aid
of Fiat engineering, which has developed and introduced a special
suspension and steering configuration for greater accuracy and directness.
Driving comfort is further guaranteed by significant improvements to
passenger compartment soundproofing.

Safety is top level with 7 airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with
Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill-Holder and
electronic roll mitigation (ERM) as standard on all vehicles.

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